Dr. Tommy Nielsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tommy Kjærgaard Nielsen is a clinical urologist and academic leader, focusing on renal cancer, surgical innovation, and translational research. He serves as Director of Urological Research and Principal Investigator for international studies, contributing significantly to organ-preserving therapies, robotic surgery, and biomarker development, with more than 40 peer-reviewed publications and active roles in European research consortia. He supervises PhD, master’s, and undergraduate research in surgical oncology and patient-centered care, having chaired multiple PhD assessment committees. Additionally, he is a steering committee member of the Clinical Cancer Research Center and Aalborg’s Comprehensive Cancer Center initiative. As an experienced course instructor and invited speaker at Nordic and European conferences, he is engaged in organizing scientific symposia aimed at advancing interdisciplinary collaboration in cancer care and surgery.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University Hospital • Aalborg, Denmark

Involved in teaching and research activities related to urology and surgical methodologies.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.